The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 426 - 238: The Youngster Has Become Influential

Chapter 426: Chapter 238: The Youngster Has Become Influential

"Feng Mingxiao, a warrior of the Divinity Realm, silently disappeared within the Imperial Palace?"

This situation was completely unthinkable for Ouyang Yan.

"Could it be... that the elder princess is still secluded, healing?" Si Haofeng tentatively asked.

"The elder princess’s injuries were not serious. After a month, with the healing abilities of ’Phoenix Sky Strategy’, she should have recovered long ago," Ouyang Yan immediately replied.

At that time, after Feng Mingxiao and Feng Tianming were injured, Mountain Master Meng from the Mountain River Academy was present. Knowing about the injuries of both, as the most favored disciple and lecturer of Zhuge Longsu, Ouyang Yan was well informed.

Therefore, he knew that the claim of the elder princess being in seclusion was completely unfounded.

So, having recovered from her injuries, where had Feng Mingxiao gone?

Northern Zhou is currently close to both internal strife and external threats. The Emperor is seriously injured, and the elder princess, a warrior of the Divinity Realm, is overseeing the governance.

If the elder princess were to disappear inexplicably, the political situation would likely become unstable.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, it was impossible for Feng Mingxiao to disappear voluntarily.

"And further..." Feng Jiu hesitantly said, "I also discovered that the Emperor seemed to have awakened, but he did not announce it. Instead, he secretly ordered the Forbidden Army to tighten the security around Yangxin Hall and the Royal Secret Vault, though I’m unsure why."

Great, with the elder princess missing and the Emperor awake but not urgently stabilizing Northern Zhou by reassuring the Hundred Officials, he instead quietly lurked in the shadows.

It must be said, within this Imperial Family, strange individuals and strange happenings abound.

Putting these two matters together, anyone with a bit of sense could perceive the oddity in them.

The scene in the sleeping chambers suddenly fell into an odd silence, and the three who initially came to Feng Jiu for answers found themselves plunged into an even greater fog.

The recent events had all been too strange; amid this fog, it’s uncertain how far Northern Zhou could continue.

Despite surviving the great battle at Divine Capital, the Zen Sect settling to preach, and the Northern Golden Wolf Han Court’s promise not to invade for ten years, Northern Zhou’s future seemed increasingly uncertain.

After another moment of silence, Ouyang Yan said with a grave face, "This matter must be immediately reported to the Dean and the Mountain Master."

Wu Qu and Si Haofeng quietly nodded in agreement.

"Feng Jiu, rest assured, the Dean and the Mountain Master will resolve this issue."

Speaking, Ouyang Yan hesitated for a moment, then said, "And Meng De, we will definitely rescue him as soon as possible."

When saying this, Ouyang Yan wasn’t very confident. Had it not been for hearing about the elder princess’s disappearance and the Emperor’s secretive recovery, the Mountain River Academy would have targeted the Cangsheng Sect with full force.

But with these two pieces of news, Meng De’s safety had to be prioritized less. Rescuing Meng De, at least in the short term, would be difficult.

After speaking, Ouyang Yan hurried away with Wu Qu and Si Haofeng.

As the three were heading outside, they encountered the hurriedly arriving Empress’s Feng Carriage. Seeing Qi Sibo following by the side of the carriage, it was clear why the Empress had come.

The Mountain River Academy was also a major support for Eighth Prince Feng Qiwu; if it withdrew its support for him, the loss for Feng Qiwu would be significant.

"Gentlemen, why such hurry?" The regal Empress, assisted by her maid, stepped out of the Feng Carriage and smiled kindly at Ouyang Yan and the others.

Even in such hurried arrival, the Empress’s demeanor was composed, which is no wonder she had long overshadowed Concubine Si.

Under normal circumstances, Ouyang Yan would never leave without paying his respects, but now, having heard two critical pieces of news, he was extremely anxious and had to return to the Academy first.

So, he had no choice but to be impolite.

"I have seen the Empress," Ouyang Yan said as he paid his respects, "Your Majesty, I still have urgent matters to report to Dean Zhuge. Please forgive my hastiness!"

Hmm...

Upon hearing these words, the composed expression on the Empress’s face momentarily stiffened; these were the last words she wanted to hear.

Yet, to forcefully keep him would be unreasonable.

Thus, she could only let Ouyang Yan and his two companions go.

However, as they passed by Qi Sibo, Ouyang Yan spoke up again, "Your Majesty, Feng Jiu does not like being watched all day. Please grant him a bit more freedom."

His words were subtle, yet they were still not what the Empress wanted to hear. Ouyang Yan was speaking out against the surveillance that Feng Jiu was subjected to.

The Empress sensed trouble. Now, even Ouyang Yan, whom Dean Zhuge greatly valued, seemed to be leaning towards Feng Jiu.

This bastard, who had never been given much consideration, had quietly become a threat to her son, Eighth Prince Feng Qiwu.

"That being the case, it seems Tributor Qi’s actions were not quite thorough. In that light, I shall replace the tributor and personally ensure protection for the Ninth Prince," she said.

Although unwilling in her heart, the Empress still smiled as she spoke these words.

Changing the tributor; in fact, it meant changing the approach—she intended to assign someone truly loyal to her to genuinely protect Feng Jiu.

"In that case, I shall thank Your Majesty on behalf of Feng Jiu," Ouyang Yan said, bowing.

These words further increased the sense of unease in the Empress’s heart.

On behalf of Feng Jiu? Who are you to him, to speak on his behalf?

Watching as Ouyang Yan and the other two figures walked away, the Empress’s eyes gleamed coldly, ’It seems that child Feng Jiu has truly come into his power.’

She then turned, glanced at Feng Jiu’s chambers now close at hand, and let out a cold snort.

"Back to the palace."

The Feng Carriage that had arrived in haste now started its journey back along the original route.

...

"Looks like, your days ahead won’t be so peaceful," someone said.

After Ouyang Yan had left, only Feng Jiu remained in the chambers when suddenly a second voice spoke.

Qing Yu’s figure appeared quietly next to Feng Jiu resembling a reflection on water, looked at Feng Jiu whose eyes were still red from crying, and laughed, "That acting of yours, crying so dramatically as though your father had died. Should I feel honored?"

After all, Meng De was an avatar of Qing Yu, and although it was all an act, the intense weeping of Feng Jiu over Meng De’s capture was genuinely bizarre for Qing Yu.

"Heh," Feng Jiu sneered, "If my father died, I could laugh until I cried, surely even more dramatically than just now, until my eyes swelled."

"Tsk, tsk," Qing Yu shook his head, "Then you truly are a filial son!"

"By the way, just now outside, Ouyang Yan protested to the Empress. Your guard will be changed. The Empress will probably assign someone truly meant to protect you, no longer monitoring your every move. But that doesn’t mean you can continue to be as carefree as before. The Empress has taken notice of you and regards you as the biggest threat to Eighth Prince Feng Qiwu."

Although Feng Chaonan had always been in opposition to Feng Qiwu, he had never hit at the foundation of Feng Qiwu’s power.

Feng Jiu was different; he had now secured considerable support from the Mountain River Academy, becoming the greatest threat to Feng Qiwu.

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